Sierra Wireless OEM3, OEM2 User Manual

Sierra Wireless

SB300 Series OEM Modems

User’s Guide

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March 1999

SB300 Series Modems User’s Guide

Important Notice

Because of the nature of wireless communications, transmission and reception of data can never be guaranteed. Data may be delayed, corrupted (i.e., have errors) or be totally lost. Although significant delays or losses of data are rare when wireless devices such as the Sierra Wireless modem are used in a normal manner with a well-constructed network, the Sierra Wireless modem should not be used in situations where failure to transmit or receive data could result in damage of any kind to the user or any other party, including but not limited to personal injury, death, or loss of property. Sierra Wireless, Inc., accepts no responsibility for damages of any kind resulting from delays or errors in data transmitted or received using the Sierra Wireless modem, or for failure of the Sierra Wireless modem to transmit or receive such data.

Safety and Hazards

Do not operate the Sierra Wireless modem in areas where blasting is in progress, where explosive atmospheres may be present, near medical equipment, near life support equipment, or any equipment which may be susceptible to any form of radio interference. In such areas, the Sierra Wireless modem MUST BE TURNED OFF. The Sierra Wireless modem can transmit signals that could interfere with this equipment.

Do not operate the Sierra Wireless modem in any aircraft, whether the aircraft is on the ground or in flight. In aircraft, the Sierra Wireless modem MUST BE TURNED OFF. When operating, the Sierra Wireless modem can transmit signals that could interfere with various onboard systems.

The driver or operator of any vehicle should not operate the Sierra Wireless modem while in control of a vehicle. Doing so will detract from the driver or operator’s control and operation of that vehicle. In some states and provinces, operating such communications devices while in control of a vehicle is an offence.

Patents

Portions of this product are covered by some or all of the following US patents: D367062, D372248, D372701, 5515013, 5617106, 5629960, 5682602, 5748449, and other patents pending.

No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior permission of the publisher.

The information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Sierra Wireless, Inc. Sierra Wireless, Inc. shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing, performance, or use of this manual.

Trademarks

Watcher™ and WirelessExpert™ are trademarks of Sierra Wireless, Inc. Windows® and Microsoft® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Hayes™ is a trademark of Hayes Microcomputer Products, Inc. All other brand or product names, logos, trademarks, etc. mentioned in this manual are owned by their respective

companies.

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Regulatory Information

The equipment certifications appropriate to your device are marked on the device and the accompanying product specific information. Where appropriate, the use of the equipment is subject to the following conditions:

CAUTION

Unauthorized modifications or changes not expressly approved by Sierra Wireless, Inc. could void compliance with regulatory rules, and thereby your authority to use this equipment.

WARNING (EMI) - United States FCC Information

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the Class B limits pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in an appropriate installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communication. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

WARNING – FCC RF Exposure Guidelines

While this device is in operation, a separation distance of at least 20cm must be maintained between the radiating antenna and the body of all persons exposed by the transmitter to meet FCC exposure guidelines.

This transmitter is only approved to operate with an antenna not exceeding 1.5 watts total system ERP (effective radiated power) for operations with the antenna located at more than 20 cm from all persons. The warning label must be displayed at the base of the antenna (if stand-alone) or attached to the final product (if the antenna is integral with the product), clearly visible to all persons exposed to the transmitter.

For Final Product Regulatory Approvals in the USA

To use the modems in the United States of America without additional FCC certifications you must:

1. Use an antenna providing a total system ERP (effective radiated power) not exceeding

1.5 watts for operations with the antenna located at more than 20 cm from all persons. If the system exceeds 1.5 watts ERP then separate submissions to the FCC are required.

2. Place a warning label on the antenna (if stand-alone) or attached to the final product visible to

all persons exposed to the transmitter (if the antenna is integral with the final product). This label must state:

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“WARNING: While this device is in operation, a separation distance of at least 20cm must be maintained between the radiating antenna and the body of all persons exposed to the transmitter to meet FCC exposure guidelines.”

3. The word “WARNING” should be placed in front of or above the warning statement included

in documentation and also in the actual warning label on the antenna or final product.

This warning label is not required when Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) compliance of a final product configuration is approved through a separate FCC equipment authorization approval. Otherwise, the warning label is required on the antenna or final product in order to meet separating distance requirements to satisfy the FCC RF exposure requirements.

WARNING (EMI) – Canada

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference causing equipment standard entitled 'Digital Apparatus', ICES-003 of the Department of Communications.

Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur: 'Appareils Numériques', NHB-003 édictée par le ministre des Communications.

RSA Licensee

If you have purchased this product under a United States Government contract, it shall be subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of Defense Federal Acquisitions Regulations (DFARs) Section 252.227-7013 for Department of Defense contracts, and as set forth in Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FARs) Section 52.227-19 for civilian agency contracts or any successor regulations. If further government regulations apply, it is your responsibility to ensure compliance with such regulations.

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